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Expert Analysis
A recent Super Review roundtable looked at the temptation faced by governments of using superannuation as a cash cow when running budget deficits....
Expert Analysis
The recent rapprochement between the FSC and ISN has been welcomed in many quarters, but who is really best suited to speak for Australia’s not-for-profit super funds? ...
Superannuation
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia says the new PDS regime should engage members who are often unaware of the TPD cover they hold....
Superannuation
The Government's decision to reduce the superannuation tax concession for high income earners will end up hurting members with lower account balances, according to ASFA c...
Superannuation
The Government has heeded calls from the industry to provide capital gains tax rollover relief for merging superannuation funds, effective from 1 July 2012 to 1 July 2017...
Superannuation
Industry has warned the Government that the costs of tinkering with superannuation could far outweigh the benefits....
Superannuation
ASFA and the Institute of Actuaries join forces to point out key flaw in class order relief on superannuation forecasts....
Superannuation
Fixed interest has a role to play in default superannuation fund portfolios, but the debate must not become clouded by short-term considerations, says ASFA chief executiv...
Superannuation
ASFA has called for debate around superannuation funds' allocation of assets to refocus on the role the industry can play in developing a corporate bond market....
Superannuation
ASFA questions AUSTRAC cost-recovery and seeks legal clarity on basis of superannuation funds calculations....
SMSF
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has stressed the need to focus on excellence and best practice among board members, regardless of who sits on boards....
Financial advice
The superannuation industry has applauded the Financial System Inquiry report’s proposal to tackle income stream barriers and enshrine super goals....
From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...
Super director remuneration ...
No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...